Jacki Weaver

One of the most acclaimed and notorious entertainment figures in Australian entertainment history, actress Jacki Weaver earned numerous awards for her gutsy turns in films like "Animal Kingdom" (2010)...
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When Hollywood movies were very much "a certain thing," Woody Allen's weren't. An innovator from the get-go, Allen celebrated the possibilities of cinema by contorting and creating, giving us in everything from What's Up, Tiger Lily? straight through his '80s string a filmic style that America hadn't yet seen. Now that he's done his due diligence, Allen seems content to make the sort of pictures that snagged his heart in the first place: the romantic comedies of the '40s and '50s — appropriately, Magic in the Moonlight borrows the Jazz Age setting of classics like Some Like It Hot — that operated in a certain straightforward, delightful fashion. Allen's latest follows the swath of Billy Wilder, Blake Edwards, and Howard Hawks, but aims for the Woody brand with muted doses of his signature nihilism and cantankerous banter. But seven decades after this cinematic golden age and four past Allen's heyday, Magic in the Moonlight's charms wear thin and familiar rather quickly.
Magic in the Moonlight doesn't carry too many surprises; kind of a shame for a flick about magicians and mediums. But it's not the premise that is in principal need of reconstruction, it's the Allen chatter. The movie opens immersed in the fun inherent in the rantings of a misanthropic blowhard illusionist (Colin Firth, whose comic delivery in the early scenes of this movie is markedly impressive) who knows the margins of reality and can barely stomach the thought of some charming charlatan passing as a psychic (Emma Stone) pulling the wool over the eyes of a gaggle of unsuspecting millionaires... whom he also detests for their stupidity, but it's the thrill of the "A-ha!" that drives him to prove the clairvoyant a fake.
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Firth's comical butting of heads — both with the enamored aristocrats (Hamish Linklater plays the hysterically doe-eyed son who is smitten with Stone's Sophie; Jacki Weaver is a giddy matriarch longing to connect with her dead husband) and with the alleged swindler — ensues, opening up an unmistakably Allenian world of privilege-induced idiocy and shirt-stuffing. But what kicks off as great comedy grows tired by the fifth or sixth time we have to hear the curmudgeonly Stanley (Firth) pronounce his skepticism or watch the entrancing Sophie declare her devotion to possibility. After a while, what started out as a classic-era throwback reveals itself to be something with very little to show off, new or otherwise.
Still, even in its most redundant hours, Magic in the Moonlight never dips to levels of unpleasant. Firth and Stone are always a joy to watch, especially when playing rounds of combat. Allen's diatribes about mortality and meaning tire, but never fall dead asleep. And there is something consistently funny about Linklater playing a dead-from-the-neck-up Pittsburgh WASP serenading Emma Stone with a ukulele.
Ultimately, Magic in the Moonlight won't be a memorable trip back to the age of Wilder or Hawks, or a reminder of why you started watching Woody Allen movies in the first place. Instead, it's just a pleasant enough romp with a few hearty laughs and ample opportunities to let your mind wander back to your favorite scene in Sleeper. Ha, yeah, Sleeper. That was a good movie.
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This Post Contains Spoilers for Season 4 of Game of Thrones.
It's always difficult when your favorite character gets killed on a television show. You've spent weeks getting to know them, growing to care about them, and watching them go on adventures, and so when the Grim Reaper finally comes for them, it's a bit like losing a family member. Nobody knows that pain nearly as well as those who watch Game of Thrones, which seems to kill off a beloved character every other week. Luckily, we have some good news for fans of Pedro Pascal's Oberyn Martell: you will get to see him again.
Technically, you'll only be seeing Pascal, who has been cast in the upcoming Netflix series Narcos, according to Deadline. The drama will follow the legendary drug kingpin Pablo Escobar (Wagner Moura), and the efforts of the US government to take him down. Pascal will play Javier Pena, a DEA agent who is sent on a mission to capture and kill Escobar - as long as he doesn't get too distracted plotting his revenge. However, the Red Viper isn't the only person killed this season who will be popping up somewhere new, so in order to help you through the grieving process, we've rounded up all of the major characters who died this year on Game of Thrones, and where you can catch them next.
Pedro Pascal Who He Played: Oberyn Martell, Prince of Dorne, trader of barbs, seeker or revenge and bedder of anything with a pulse. How He Died: His head was smashed in by Ser Gregor Clegane during Tyrion Lannister’s trial by combat. What He’s Doing Next: Playing Javier Pena, a Mexican DEA agent on the upcoming Netflix drama Narcos, which is slated for a 2015 premiere. He’s also starring in the TV movie Exposed, about an investigative photojournalist, and the vampire film Bloodsucking Bastards.
Kate DickieWho She Played: Lysa Arryn, Lady of the Vale, widow of former Hand of the King Jon Arryn, new wife of Petyr Baelish, and overly attached helicopter parent of Robin Arryn. How She Died: She was shoved through the Moon Door by Petyr Baelish. Her death was ruled a suicide. What She’s Doing Next: Starring opposite James McAvoy in Filth, which is currently in theaters, as well as The Silent Storm with Homeland’s Damian Lewis, and the indies Take It Back and Start It All Over and A Northern Soul.
Burn Gorman Who He Played: Karl Tanner, one of the most disgusting, reviled people in the Seven Kingdoms... and considering the characters on this show, that’s quite an achievement. How He Died: Jon Snow ran him through with a sword during a raid on Craster’s Keep, which Karl had taken over. What He’s Doing Next: Currently starring on the AMC series Turn as the British commanding officer Major Hewlitt. He’s also playing Mr. Bran in the upcoming Disney film Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and is reuniting with his Pacific Rim director Guillermo del Toro for the upcoming vampire film Crimson Peak.
Jack Gleeson Who He Played: Joffrey Baratheon, the worst, most insufferable child king who ever lived. How He Died: He was poisoned at his wedding to Margaery Tyrell, in a plot by her grandmother, Lady Olenna and Petyr Baratheon. His uncle Tyrion has just been found guilty for his murder. What He’s Doing Next: Gleeson has retired from acting in order to focus on his studies – he’s currently enrolled at Trinity College in Dublin, where he’s studying Philosophy and Theology – and to pursue some more philanthropic ventures. Basically, the real King Joffrey is a wonderful human being.
Noah TaylorWho He Played: Locke, a hired hand who works for House Bolton, and the guy who cut off Jaime Lannister’s hand. How He Died: After he infiltrated the Night’s Watch and accompanied them on the raid to Craster’s Keep, his neck was snapped by Hodor after he attempted to kidnap Bran. Well, technically, he was killed by Bran, who was currently using his Warg abilities to inhabit Hodor’s mind. What He’s Doing Next: In addition to a playing a supporting role in Edge of Tomorrow, which is currently in theaters, Taylor will appear in the Ethan Hawke time-travel film Predestination and Welcome to Karastan opposite Matthew McFayden. He’s also doing voice work in the upcoming Maya the Bee Movie, alongside Jacki Weaver and Kodi Smit-McPhee.
Andy Kellegher Who He Played: Polliver, a Lannister man-at-arms who stabbed Arya’s friend Lommy and stole her sword. How He Died: Arya stabs him through the throat after re-enacting the way that he killed Lommy. What He’s Doing Next: Appearing in two Irish films: A Nightingale Falling, which takes place during the Irish War for Independence, and The Hit Producer, which follows a down on his luck music producer as he journeys into the underworld of modern-day Dublin.
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Things may seem bleak now, but eventually you will recover from your favorite TV show being canceled, and you'll need a new program to become devoted to. Luckily, the networks are rolling out all of their new programming, and there's bound to be something in there that will, at the very least, help distract you from your broken heart.
Because we understand what you're going through, we've rounded up all of the new sitcoms, dramas and special TV events airing this fall on FOX, NBC, ABC, CBS and the CW, along with everything you need to know about each show in order to help you decide which new series will become your new favorite. And until then, there's always Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon to help you binge-watch your way through this difficult time.
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When Fox announced that they were dropping the standard pilot-season model of developing new TV shows; it earned them a great deal of attention from fans and critics. So when they unveiled their Fall 2014-2015 schedule, everyone's focus went straight to the slate of new shows premiering in the next few months — after all, they have to be good if Fox is willing to gamble on a brand new way of doing things. In certain cases, it seems like the gamble might just have paid off — you can't go wrong with Batman or British remakes, right? - but others seem like they'll only rub salt in the wound of recent cancellations.
We've run down all of Fox's upcoming series in order to predict which ones will live up to the hype and be worth your time come fall. Although sadly, none of them seem likely to fill the Enlisted-shaped hole in our hearts.
Gotham What It Is: DramaWhat It's About: Following Det. Jim Gordon and the Gotham City Police Department as they deal with the crime and corruption that plagues the city, and Gordon attempts to find Who's In It: Ben McKenzie, Donal Logue, Sean Pertwee and Jada Pinkett-SmithWhat It Sounds Like: It's basically Batman, minus Batman himself. How Good Will It Be: Based on the first trailer for the show, it looks like it could be exciting and gritty, although tiny Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle do make us a bit wary. Still, it's got a talented cast on board, so if the show can keep the visuals and story interesting, it could be surprisingly good. How Long It Will Last: At least two seasons. Fox has thrown a lot of support behind Gotham, so they won't let it go easily.
UtopiaWhat It Is: Reality showWhat It's About: 15 people move to an isolated, undeveloped location for a year and attempt to build their own society from scratch. Who's In It: No word yet, but they have to be crazy if they're willing to sign up for this. What It Sounds Like: Big Brother meets Survivor, with a dash of Kid Nation. How Good Will It Be: It depends entirely on the cast, but our best bet is that it will either be outright terrible, or horrifically entertaining. How Long It Will Last: Unfortunately, it will probably run for ten years.
Red Band SocietyWhat It Is: Drama What It's About: A coming-of-age story set in the pediatric ward of a hospital that follows a group of patients as they grow, bond, and battle illnesses. Who's In It: Octavia Spencer, Griffin Gluck, Charlie Rowe, Dave Annable, Brian Bradley aka Astro, Ciara Bravo and Zoe LevinWhat It Sounds Like: One Tree Hill meets Grey's Anatomy, except only one person is in a coma. How Good Will It Be: Spencer is generally the best part of everything she does, but even she might not be enough to make the many elements of this show — comedy, drama, tear-jerking moments of triumph, general teenage drama, hospital administration — blend well together. How Long It Will Last: About a season. Even if it is good, it will probably struggle to find an audience.
GracepointWhat It Is: Drama What It's About: Based on the British series Broadchurch, it centers on a small town and the murder that upends the lives of all of its residents. Who's In It: David Tennant, Anna Gunn, Michael Peña, Jacki Weaver, Kevin Zegers and Jessica LucasWhat It Sounds Like: It's literally just Broadchurch with Tennant doing an American accent. How Good Will It Be: A lot depends on how much they take from the original, but since that was such a good series and they've got a fantastic cast on board, things look good for Gracepoint. How Long It Will Last: At least three seasons, regardless of how closely it hews to the original.
Backstrom What It Is: Drama What It's About: A crime procedural about an obnoxious and offensive, but brilliant detective who is brought back from exile to run the special crimes unit. Who's In It: Rainn Wilson, Dennis Haysbert, Thomas Dekker, Beatrice Rosen and Kristoffer PolahaWhat It Sounds Like: Every other "rogue cop" procedural that's hit the air in the last few year, but with Dwight from The OfficeHow Good Will It Be: It has a pretty decent cast, but the premise is something we've seen before many times, with varying levels of success, so there's a lot against it. A lot is riding on Wilson, although it's his first real foray into drama, which also doesn't bode well. How Long It Will Last: Like almost every other crime procedural premiering this fall, it will probably be canceled within the year.
Mulaney What It Is: SitcomWhat It's About: An aspiring stand-up comic gets a job writing jokes for a narcissistic comedian and game show host, which causes conflict between him and his two best friends and roommates. Who's In It: John Mulaney, Martin Short, Nasim Pedrad, Seaton Smith and Elliott GouldWhat It Sounds Like: Seinfeld meets New Girl, with a touch of 30 Rock How Good Will It Be: The cast is fantastic, but multi-cam sitcoms can be pretty hit or miss, and this one was dropped by NBC and then reworked before FOX picks it up. However, the combination of SNL alums and comic legends means this one will probably be one of your new favorite shows. How Long It Will Last: Sunday night at 9:30 is a tough slot, but we think this one will scrape its way to a second season.
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EmpireWhat It Is: Drama What It's About: It follows Lucious Lyon, the head of a major hip hop record label and the ex-wife and family who are competing to take over the family business. Who's In It: Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Gabourey Sidibe, Bryshere Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers and Kaitlin DoubledayWhat It Sounds Like: Hustle and Flow meets Nashville How Good Will It Be: Empire has a lot of big-name talent behind it - in addition to the Oscar-nominated cast, it was created by Lee Daniels and written by Danny Strong — but it seems like the kind of show that would fare better on cable, so it might end up being a little lackluster. How Long It Will Last: Well, Nashville got three seasons, so we're predicting Empire will get the same.
Hieroglyph What It Is: Drama What It's About: After he gets caught stealing a magic scroll, a thief is brought to work for the Pharaoh, only to discover that court might be more dangerous than prison. Who's In It: Max Brown, Reece Ritchie, Condola Rashad, Caroline Ford and John Rhys-DaviesWhat It Sounds Like: Game of Thrones meets Sleepy Hollow, set in Ancient Egypt. How Good Will It Be: It's written by Travis Beacham, who wrote Pacific Rim, so it could turn out to be entertaining and campy. However, it's completely ridiculous-sounding, so the odds are against it. How Long It Will Last: Unless it manages to pull in a devoted audience like Sleepy Hollow, probably only one season.
Wayward Pines What It Is: Drama What It's About: An idyllic American town... that you can never leave. Who's In It: Matt Dillon, Carla Gugino, Melissa Leo, Tobey Jones, Juliette Lewis and Terrence HowardWhat It Sounds Like: The Stepford Wives meets The Twilight Zone How Good Will It Be: On the one hand, it's got an impressive A-List cast. On the other, it's executive-produced by M. Night Shamylan, so we're hoping it will be good, but expecting it to be terrible. How Long It Will Last: The Shamylan outrage will bring attention to it, resulting in it just barely earning a second season.
Bordertown What It Is: Animated sitcomWhat It's About: Set on a town that borders the US and Mexico, it follows two families as they navigate life, relationships and politics. Who's In It: Alex Borstein, Nicholas Gonzalez, Judah Friedlander, Missi Pyle and Efren RamirezWhat It Sounds Like: American Dad meets The Cleveland ShowHow Good Will It Be: The last time Seth MacFarlane made a show about racial and family dynamics, we got Dads, so we're not optimistic. How Long It Will Last: 5 years at a minimum
Last Man on Earth What It Is: SitcomWhat It's About: After an apocalypse wipes out all of humanity except one man, he wanders the earth looking for other survivors. Who's In It: Will ForteWhat It Sounds Like: Zombieland, minus the other peopleHow Good Will It Be: Forte is hilarious, and his recent dramatic turn in Nebraska will probably serve him well, but it's hard to see how this concept will last longer than one episode. How Long It Will Last: It's a quirky comedy from an SNL alum that isn't Amy Poehler, Tina Fey or Jimmy Fallon. It'll get a year if we're lucky.
Weird LonersWhat It Is: SitcomWhat It's About: Four relationship-phobic weirdoes find each other living next door to one another in a New York apartment. Who's In It: Becky Newton, Zachary Knighton, Nate Torrence and Meera KhumbhaniWhat It Sounds Like: New Girl meets Happy Endings, minus Damon Wayans Jr. How Good Will It Be: The cast is made up of actors who have primarily played the "best friend" role in comedies, so it could be the showcase they need to establish themselves as leading actors. However, the premise seems like a re-tread of most post-Friends comedies, with some forced "quirk," so we don't see things going well. How Long It Will Last: Three out of four actors were on shows that were cancelled relatively soon, so we'd be surprised if this one made it to a second season.
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Actress Sarah-Jane Potts has been tapped to replace Georgina Rylance in the U.S. TV adaptation of hit British series Broadchurch. Rylance exited Gracepoint earlier this week (begs10Feb14) over creative differences, and producers have acted quickly to find her successor.
The Kinky Boots star play a hotel owner in the series, which also stars David Tennant, Anna Gunn, Jacki Weaver, Michael Pena and Nick Nolte.
It is set to air in the U.S. later this year (14).

English actress Georgina Rylance has exited U.S. TV series Gracepoint over creative differences. The Spartacus star was set to play a hotel owner in the Broadchurch adaptation, but her role will now be recast.
Gracepoint, which stars David Tennant, Anna Gunn, Jacki Weaver, Michael Pena and Nick Nolte, began production last month (Jan14) on Vancouver Island in Victoria, according to TVLine.com.
It is set to air in the U.S. later this year (14).

Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby swept the board at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards on Thursday (30Jan14), winning 13 top prizes. The big screen adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel ruled the ceremony in Sydney, taking the awards for Best Film, Best Director for Luhrmann, and Best Lead Actor for Leonardo DiCaprio, who played the enigmatic Gatsby.
Joel Edgerton took home the Best Supporting Actor prize, while Elizabeth Debicki saw off competition from her Gatsby co-star Isla Fisher to land the Best Supporting Actress trophy.
The only nomination the film failed to convert to a win was for Best Lead Actress - Gatsby's Carey Mulligan lost out to Rose Byrne, who was honoured for The Turning.
In the TV categories, Elisabeth Moss' drama Top of the Lake was named Best Mini-series.
Silver Linings Playbook star Jacki Weaver was presented with the Academy's Raymond Longford Award in honour of her career achievements.

Sundance Institute
Following the fantastic year of cinema to which we just bade farewell, 2014 offers up a pretty promising Sundance Film Festival lineup. We've highlighted the movies about which we are most excited — comedies, horrors, long-awaited dramas, documentaries, and whatever the hell Frank is.
THEY CAME TOGETHER
Why We're Excited About This One: Described as a "subversion/spoof/deconstruction of the romantic comedy genre," They Came Together is the latest film from David Wain and Michael Showalter, the minds behind the cult favorite Wet Hot American Summer, starring Amy Poehler and Paul Rudd, and featuring a plot almost directly lifted from You’ve Got Mail. They Came Together promises to make fun of every single romantic comedy trope you could possibly think of, but because of the team involved, you can also guarantee it will be smart and funny in its own right. Poehler and Rudd have already proven that they have great chemistry, thanks to films like Wet Hot American Summer and his guest arc on Parks and Recreation, and frankly, we’re just surprised that it’s taken this long for them to appear in a rom-com together. - Julia Emmanuele
LIFE ITSELF
Why We're Excited About This One: Roger Ebert was the great populist film critic who brought movie criticism to the mainstream, and with a single hand gesture, he changed the industry forever. Ebert made caring about film cool, and when he loved a film, you felt that love penned into his words. Even his tongue-lashings were something to behold. Life Itself examines the life and career of one of film’s most legendary and popular figures. - Jordan Smith
RUDDERLESS
Why We're Excited About This One: The directorial debut of William H. Macy, Rudderless is about a grieving father who comes across the songs that his son wrote before his death, and forms a band to play those songs and start the process of moving on. It stars Billy Crudup, Anton Yelchin, and Laurence Fishburne, and while it’s very likely that the film could veer into trite, overly-sentimental territory, the original concept and talented cast are enough to keep us interested. Macy’s already proven himself to be a talented actor and writer, so we have high expectation for his first film. Luckily, if his filmography proves anything, he knows how to pick a good script. - Julia Emmanuele
THE TRIP TO ITALY
Why We're Excited About This One: If you've seen The Trip, then you already know. The 2010 comedy paired Steven Coogan and Rob Brydon as at-odds pals enjoying (and lamenting) each other's company during a restaurant tour through the UK. The dry, soft, subdued comedy derived from Coogan's inflated boorishness and Brydon's mental vacancy, with a subtle dramatic undercurrent about loss and loneliness that kept the piece substantial (but never unfunny). A raising of the stakes could work... or, simply, another go 'round just as they did three years ago. - Michael Arbeiter
MITT
Why We're Excited About This One: What happens to the losers? That's the question the upcoming documentary Mitt tries to answer as it charts Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign from its hopeful beginnings, to its bitter end. While most of the time, politicians can seem like a mouthpiece for special interests or cogs in the political machine, this documentary promises to cut through to the very real man underneath the suit and tie and all-American smile. - Jordan Smith
FRANK
Why We're Excited About This One: Because it's Michael gosh-darn Fassbender wearing a giant bobble-head mask for the entire length of the movie. He's playing some kind of musicially inclined weirdo, a superstar with more than his share of eccentricities. And we're particularly thrilled by the idea of seeing/not seeing Fassbender carry a role without the use of his face. - Michael Arbeiter
THE RAID 2
Why We're Excited About This One: Every once and a while, Hollywood needs a swift kick in the pants when their films start to sag, and the Indonesian phenomenon, The Raid not only assaulted it’s way into western consciousness, but knocked the action film status quo off its axis and delivered a visceral, palpitation inducing, and best of all, joyous time at the cinema that roused audiences who were too busy being lulled to sleep by the umpteenth American blockbuster with too much shaky-cam, and too many pulled punches. How can we not be excited by a sequel that promises to deliver even more breathless action. - Jordan Smith
THE VOICES
Why We're Excited About This One: The Voices centers around Jerry Hickfang, a factory worker whose relationship with a woman in accounting “takes a sudden, murderous turn,” he is guided down a new life path by his “evil talking cat and benevolent talking dog,” and stars Ryan Reynolds, Gemma Arterton, Anna Kendrick, and Jacki Weaver. Need we say anything else? - Julia Emmanuele
BOYHOOD
Why We're Excited About This One: Because after 12 f**king years, it's finally here. Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke's father-and-son drama, more than a decade in the making, is finally hitting the public eye and revealing what mackerel of genius the fellows behind the Before series have been cooking up for so long. Even more sensitive to the heartstrings than that of their romantic trilogy is the subject matter here: the relationship between a dad and his kid as the latter enters, sustains, and exits childhood. Never before has a project like this been made — one that chronicles the life of not just its characters but its actors as they, too, grow; young Ellar Coltrane has been working on this movie as the titular boy for his entire life. God, there's so much to be excited about with this piece of dynamite. - Michael Arbeiter
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Kylie Minogue worked Australians into a patriotic fervour during her performance at a party in Los Angeles on Wednesday (08Jan14) to kick off the annual G'Day USA celebrations. The Spinning Around singer took to the stage at the Spirit Of Australia event to launch Qantas Airways' annual G'Day USA week, an initiative designed to strengthen ties between America and Australia.
Minogue performed to a star-studded crowd which included fellow Australians, actresses Jacki Weaver and Jessica McNamee, Qantas ambassador John Travolta and the cast of U.S. TV series Modern Family, who are heading Down Under in February (14) to shoot a special holiday episode.
The singer treated fans to performances of classic hits including The Loco-Motion and Can't Get You Out Of My Head, but she drew the loudest cheers with a rendition of I Still Call Australia Home, the 1980 song written by Peter Allen about Australian expatriates.
Minogue told the crowd, "I always feel that song tug at my heartstrings. It does something to us, it's like an unofficial anthem."

Scottish actor David Tennant is to remake his hit U.K. crime drama Broadchurch for American audiences with Anna Gunn as his new co-star. The former Doctor Who star won critical acclaim for his role as a detective in the murder mystery opposite Olivia Colman as his onscreen police sidekick, and now he is to return in a new version of the show with Breaking Bad actress Gunn.
Broadchurch will become Gracepoint in the American adaptation for the Fox network, and the series will also star Australian actress Jacki Weaver in the role originally played by Pauline Quirke in the U.K. show.
Gracepoint will begin filming in January (14).

Played the long-suffering mother of Bradley Cooper's character in David O. Russell's "Silver Linings Playbook"

Starred in Neil Simon’s "They’re Playing Our Song" at Sydney's Theatre Royal

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One of the most acclaimed and notorious entertainment figures in Australian entertainment history, actress Jacki Weaver earned numerous awards for her gutsy turns in films like "Animal Kingdom" (2010), "Stork" (1971) and "Caddie" (1976), while dominating the Down Under gossip pages with stories of affairs, children born out of wedlock and substance abuse. She reflected a headstrong attitude towards romance and sex both onscreen and off, winning her first Australian Film Institute award for her portrait of a young unwed mother who decided to defy tradition and keep her child in "Stork." Weaver would continue to vacillate between scandal and screen success until the late 1990s, when a stockpile of personal tragedies pushed her into depression and alcoholism. In 2010, she mounted a stellar comeback as the malevolent head of a criminal family in "Animal Kingdom," which brought her near-universal acclaim and overdue praise for a life led in pursuit of high drama on both professional and personal levels. That led to more supporting turns in higher-profile movies like "The Five-Year Engagement" (2012) and "Silver Linings Playbook" (2012), assuring fans that Weaver's comeback was destined to last.

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Weaver had son Dylan with a man nearly 30 years her senior while still married to David Price